Meet Charles Dandy, our newest Project Architect at Nacht & Lewis! With an eye for detail and an appreciation for creativity, Charles brings a thoughtful, meticulous approach to his work and a fresh perspective to our team. How long have…
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Staff Spotlight – Peter Oliver
Peter Oliver joins Nacht & Lewis as our newest project manager, bringing a thoughtful, patient approach and a knack for combining creativity with big-picture thinking. With a passion for meaningful projects and a love for learning from those around him,…
2025 Year In Review
As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on a season defined by progress, collaboration, and meaningful impact. From projects advancing through construction to thoughtfully designed spaces reaching completion, this year’s work reflects our continued commitment to design excellence. Alongside…
Nacht & Lewis Open House
Thank you to all the clients, partners, and former employees who joined us for this year’s annual open house. Your presence helped make the evening a memorable celebration of our continued journey. As we move through our 103rd year in…
Reflecting on 2024: Achievements, Growth, and Looking Ahead
As the year winds down, we’re excited to reflect on our accomplishments, celebrate our incredible team, and share what’s on the horizon for 2025. Top Projects of 2024 This year we brought exciting opportunities by bringing visions to life. From…
A Day in the Life of a Project Coordinator
As an architectural project coordinator, every day unfolds with a mix of tasks and challenges that demand adept management and clear communication. I kickstart my mornings with a nourishing breakfast and a nice cup of coffee, setting the stage for…
A Nontraditional Pathway to Architecture
Embarking on a nontraditional career path to architecture, James Hicks speaks on his unconventional journey from Network and Media Production Manager to Architectural Project Coordinator in a recent interview. Can you tell me about your journey coming from a technology…
Reimagining Design with Modular Facilities
In more recent years, modular buildings has become increasingly popular in design and construction. American Institute of Architects states, “modular construction is the process by which components of a building are prefabricated off-site in a controlled setting and then shipped…
Road to Becoming an Architect
Fall of 2007, I chose to go to University of Nebraska without a clear understanding of what I wanted to study. When enrolling into my first semester courses, I was afraid that I would never decide on a major and…
A-Z of Nacht & Lewis Projects
Celebrate our anniversary by looking at the different projects that has transformed our firm to who we are today from A – Z. A for Alhambra Theatre Completion Date: 1927 | Location: Sacramento, CA Once named the ‘Showplace of Sacramento’…
Hemmings’ Hidden Files
As we approach our 100-year anniversary it is a great time to reflect on some of the historic drawings our firm has accumulated over the years. These Sacramento projects hold a great historical significance to our firm. However, they are…
Baking & Architecture
My grandmother owned a small bakery on an island in the Philippines. I remember her waking up at 4 am to knead batches of dough with great effort. Pan de sal was her specialty, which translates to salt bread. Locals…
The Builder/Architect Relationship: Things to Remember to Make It Work
Before entering the architecture industry, I began my career as a union carpenter building custom homes and commercial projects. I worked with architects, engineers, and consultants discussing plan sets and specifications. During that period, I was able to obtain a…
The Process of a Designer
“You don’t just design buildings, you design details, you design execution… you design the entire process”. – Bob Borson, lifeofanarchitect.com I was recently asked about “design” and what the process entails. While the notion of “design” is something achieved and…
Architecture Talk – A Language of Its Own
Architecture comes from a deep-rooted culture and long history, commonly assessed through visual terms and subject to perception. When speaking to an architect, you begin to pick up on words that are uncommon. Like all professions, architects have their own…
Art-chitecture
Designing with Functionality Architecture plays an important role in our lives. The physical infrastructure is something that we are confronted with every day. We share an apartment or a house with our family and if we are lucky, we are…
A Tale of Two Clinics
Nacht & Lewis has been working with UCSF since 2003. In our 15-year relationship we’ve had the privilege of working on three significant healthcare programs that needed to be moved from the Parnassus campus over to the new campus in…
Drowning Accident Rescue Team (DART)
Last December, my son Grant and I joined Sacramento’s Drowning Accident Rescue Team (DART). On May 13th, we were certified as Swift Water Rescue Technicians. It was a tough course, but a lot of fun and very rewarding. It all…